Hail history for Pelahatchie, Mississippi
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pelahatchie since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pelahatchie
- Last hail
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 9, 2021
12 reports on 12 days since 1977 · #155 of 191 Mississippi places
Hail map · Pelahatchie
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Pelahatchie
The latest hail report in and around Pelahatchie is from April 9, 2021, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pelahatchie logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Mississippi town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #155 of 191 Mississippi cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pelahatchie accounts for 4% of the 323 reports filed in Rankin County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Mississippi town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 9, 2021 near 1.81 NW Pelahatchie.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2017, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (17% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pelahatchie 0.4
- Rankin County 6.2
- Median Mississippi town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pelahatchie 8
- Rankin County 90
- Median Mississippi town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pelahatchie 0%
- Rankin County 6%
- Median Mississippi town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.81 NW Pelahatchie | Rankin | $20K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.5 ESE Gulde | Rankin | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 1977 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Rankin | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Pelahatchie | Rankin | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Clarksburg | Rankin | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.81 NW Pelahatchie | Rankin | $20K | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Pelahatchie | Rankin | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jan 21, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.9 SW Clarksburg | Rankin | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.88 WNW Cross Roads | Rankin | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.5 ESE Gulde | Rankin | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Nov 5, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 S Pelahatchie | Rankin | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 4 SW Pelahatchie | Rankin | — | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Pelahatchie | Rankin | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 0.75 inpenny | Pelahatchie | Rankin | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 1997 | 1.00 inquarter | Pelahatchie | Rankin | — | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 8, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Rankin | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Feb 26, 1977 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Rankin | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pelahatchie
Questions about hail in Pelahatchie
How often does it hail in Pelahatchie, Mississippi?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pelahatchie since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #155 of 191 Mississippi places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pelahatchie?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 17% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pelahatchie?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 9, 2021 near 1.81 NW Pelahatchie. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pelahatchie?
The most recent report in this data is from April 9, 2021 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pelahatchie had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pelahatchie since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 9, 2021.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.